Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Newry
/ 5 years agoCouncil could axe fireworks displays and funding in interests of animal welfare
Newry Council could turn its back on the use of fireworks in the district in the interests of animal safety. A...
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Bessbrook
/ 5 years ago‘Lack of post-primary school places’ in south Armagh causing ‘real difficulties’ for families
Department of Education officials have been asked to investigate and address concerns over perceived pressures on post-primary schools in south Armagh....
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Crossmaglen
/ 5 years agoWatch: Young Co Armagh singer’s tribute to late granda who inspired him with Luke Kelly classic
It takes a lot to do justice to a classic like Raglan Road. But a young Co Armagh singer has captured...
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Lurgan
/ 5 years agoThirty pigs die after falling into slurry tank on farm
Thirty pigs have died after falling into a slurry tank at a farm in Aghalee. But the Northern Ireland Fire and...
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Lurgan
/ 5 years agoSpecialist crews called in for rescue operation after up to 60 pigs fall into slurry tank
Specialist fire crews are attempting to rescue scores of pigs which fell into a slurry tank. The incident happened on a...
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Armagh
/ 5 years agoSelected MOT centres to open on Sunday to get ‘priority customers tested and back on the road’
MOT centres in Newry and Craigavon will be among those to open (tomorrow) Sunday to try and “increase capacity” in the...
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Newry
/ 5 years ago£5m shops and multi-storey apartment blocks to breathe new life into Newry city site
A new £5 million retail and residential development has been earmarked for Newry city centre which could create scores of new...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoYoung woman’s shocking ordeal as two knife-wielding thugs attempt to hijack car
A young woman suffered a terrifying ordeal whereby two knife-wielding thugs attempted to hijack her car in Craigavon during the early...
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Craigavon
/ 5 years agoSpate of car fires causing grave concern in north Armagh; 21-year-old man arrested
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following an arson attack in Lurgan this morning (Friday). A Volkswagen Golf was smashed and...
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Bessbrook
/ 5 years agoNew Home to Hospital scheme in south Armagh will be ‘a game-changer’
A new Home to Hospital scheme in south Armagh will be ‘a game-changer’ according to one local councillor. Barra Ó Muirí...
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Newry
/ 5 years agoCouncil may make formal response to A1 enquiry seeking ‘urgent upgrade’ to road
Newry Council is being asked to make a formal submission to a public enquiry into the A1 proposals and call for...
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Keady
/ 5 years agoMajor £350,000 resurfacing scheme to close Madden Road in Keady for up to two months
A major £350,000 resurfacing scheme will mean road closures on the Madden Road in Keady for up to two months. Infrastructure...
